Transport
The IEA conducts a broad range of transport research and analysis, focusing on ways in which countries can improve the sustainability of their transport systems. Policy advice is given to governments on the effectiveness of implementing advanced technologies, improving fuel efficiency and shifting to lower-carbon fuels and transport modes.
Electricity Biofuels Avoid/Shift Vehicle efficiency (including hybridization and electrification) RTS (emissions under Paris pledges) 2010 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 8.30 2015 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 9.31 2020 0.00 -0.04 -0.22 -0.11 9.79 2025 0.00 -0.26 -0.46 -0.33 10.41 2030 -0.01 -0.64 -0.75 -0.64 11.19 2035 -0.03 -1.16 -1.06 -0.99 11.93 2040 -0.11 -1.78 -1.36 -1.35 12.59 2045 -0.29 -2.51 -1.61 -1.71 13.20 2050 -0.54 -3.16 -1.79 -2.02 13.64 2055 -0.85 -3.62 -1.91 -2.27 14.04 2060 -1.30 -3.93 -1.97 -2.52 14.25
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Getting transportation on track to meet the IEA 2 Degree Scenario targets requires implementing a broad set of policies, summed up as "Avoid, Shift, Improve". The IEA helps further this transition by analysing technologies and transport systems that can be developed and adopted by countries to reduce dependence on oil and emissions of greenhouse gases. This work also enables reductions in air pollution, road fatalities and congestion, while improving passenger and freight transport access.
Our work on Transport
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The Future of Rail
The Future of Rail examines how the role of rail in global transport might be elevated as a means to reduce the energy use and environmental impacts associated with transport -
Electric Vehicles Initiative (EVI)
EVI is a multi-government policy forum dedicated to accelerating the introduction and adoption of electric vehicles worldwide -
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GFEI is the partnership of the IEA, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the International Transport Forum of the OECD (ITF), the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) and the Institute for Transportation Studies at the University of California-Davis -
Mobility Model Partnership
The Mobility Model (MoMo) is a global transport model that contains detailed historical data and projections to 2050 by mode, fuel and region -
Transport Technology Collaboration Programmes
IEA Technology Collaboration Programmes (TCPs) are unique research partnerships that underpin IEA efforts to support innovation for energy security, economic growth and environmental protection -
Future Scenarios for Transport
Access our latest modelling and analysis to gain insight into potential future scenarios for transport globally
Recent reports
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Global EV Outlook 2019
Identifies and discusses recent developments in electric mobility across the globe -
The Future of Rail
Examines how the role of rail in global transport might be elevated as a means to reduce the energy use and environmental impacts associated with transport -
Nordic EV Outlook 2018
Recent developments of electric mobility in the five Nordic countries
News
- Global EV Outlook 2019 launched at Clean Energy Ministerial
27 May 2019 - More efforts needed to accelerate improvements in fuel economy
20 March 2019 - Railways could provide much greater benefits for energy and the environment, according to IEA report
30 January 2019
Events & workshops
May27
PublicationGlobal EV Outlook 2019Vancouver, Canada
Jan30
PublicationPublication: The Future of Rail – Opportunities for energy and the environmentNew Delhi, India
Jan17
WebinarWebinar: Bioenergy forecasts for heat, power and transportParis, France
Dec12
COP24Environmental efforts by the Japanese auto industryKatowice, Poland (Japan Pavilion)
Dec10
COP24Addressing urban air quality: An urgent environmental issueKorea Pavilion, COP24, Katowice, Poland
Dec7
COP24Marrakesh Partnership for Global Climate Action Transport DayCOP 24, Katowice, Poland (Climate Action Room Lubelskie (Zone A)
Dec6
COP24Sectoral Deep Decarbonisation Addressing Climate Change COP24, Katowice, Poland (China Pavilion)
Dec4
COP24Sustainable Development Today and Tomorrow: Smog - a shared problemKatowice, Poland: Park Inn by Radisson
Dec4
COP24Tracking clean energy progress: where are we along the road of energy transitions?Katowice, Poland: EU Pavilion, Room Brussels
Dec4
COP24Do we even need railroads and ships in the 21st century?Katowice, Poland: Nordic Pavilion
Dec4
COP24Declaration Driving Change Together – Katowice Partnership for Electromobility Katowice, Poland: Lubelskie Climate Action Room 3
Feb7
Webinar: Digitalization & EnergyParis, France